Sithembele Atherton Jobela
Fire Protection Association Manager
Stutterheim
Summary
Experienced with commercial forest management practices and conservation. Knowledge of sustainable forestry to contribute to ecosystem health. Strong understanding of land assessment and resource management. Experienced in GIS, tree identification, and land stewardship, coupled with results-driven approach and collaborative mindset.
Experienced with strategic planning and emergency management in fire services. Utilizes leadership and decision-making skills to manage complex situations effectively. Knowledge of fire suppression techniques and safety protocols, ensuring community protection and operational success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
Fire Protection Association Manager
The Greater Stutterheim FPA
09.2023 - Current
- Implement and enforce the National Veld and Forestry Fire Act 101 of 1998 (NVFFA).
- Implement the general strategic direction given by the GSFPA Executive Committee.
- Maintain and improve the compliance standard of the association in relation to the NVFFA.
- Ensure member compliance with the National Veld and Forest Fire Act and the GSFPA Rules and Regulations.
- Implement and enforce the Veld Fire Management Strategy.
- Compile and implement Fire Management Plans.
- Take charge, co-ordinate, and mobilize resources in fire events.
- Facilitate burn permit applications.
- Build relationships with Local Municipal Fire Services.
- Compile and monitor annual budget effectively, resulting in cost savings and increased revenue for the association.
- Maintain the Geographic Information System (GIS) database for GSFPA.
- Guide members to be proactive in terms of their obligations as set out in the NVFFA.
- Oversee two Working on Fire (WoF).
- Liaise between various landowners, government institutions and commercial organizations.
- Plan and implement Fire Awareness programs for local communities and schools.
- Introduce new software systems, leading to improved efficiency within the organization.
- Implement successful fundraising initiatives that generated significant financial resources for the association''s growth and development projects.
- Provided exceptional customer service and support to members, addressing inquiries promptly and professionally.
Forestry Development Officer
Natal Tanning Extract Company (Pty) Ltd
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Facilitate business development of emerging growers to optimize their business potential and management.
- Promote forestry development in cooperation with communities and new landowners to increase hectares of wattle plantations.
- Promote increase sustainable afforestation of wattle in interaction with relevant government and parastatal bodies.
- Ensure environment, statutory, legal compliance, company values, policies and procedures are followed.
- Verify bark source and conduct Chain of Custody checks on bark suppliers.
- Provide coaching and mentorship in forestry operations for small-scale growers to become successful business partners.
Mechanized Operations Forester
Siyakhula Forestry Contractors (Pty) Ltd
01.2022 - 04.2023
- In charge of all mechanized operations (MPAT's, spray rigs, planting trailers, flail and discs).
- Execute and achieve the Annual Plans of Operations and Fire Protection activities.
- Plan for compartments before deployment of equipment and labour.
- Manage efficient use of machines to achieve budgeted machine productivities.
- Plan and execute the re-establishment program to ensure maximum stocking within silviculture standards is achieved.
- Plan and carry out timeous operations (weed control) to achieve maximum yield and ensure Siyakhula is paid at correct rates.
- Carry out quality assessment of all operations done.
- Execute the Fire Protection Plan, and ensure that all resources are ready and available to immediately respond in the event of fires.
- Adhere to the health and safety standards.
Junior Forester
Arbor-care (Pty) Ltd
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Responsible for all manual operations.
- Execute and achieve monthly works orders for manual silviculture operations and fire protection.
- Manage efficient use of labour to achieve budgeted manpower productivities.
- Plan and execute the re-establishment program to ensure maximum stocking and silviculture standards is achieved.
- Plan and carry out timeous operations to achieve maximum yield.
- Manage efficient use of herbicides to achieve effective kill at budgeted herbicide application rate.
- Manage vehicle all fleet under Arbor-care, and monitor efficient fuel utilization and fuel stock.
- Execute the Fire Protection Plan and ensure that all resources are ready and available to respond immediately in the event of a fire.
- Ensure that all operations comply with Imfolozi Timbers standards.
- Construct, implement, and monitor the works order for the service provider contractor.
- Assist small harvesting contractors with their operations to optimize their business potential and management.
Supervisor
Thuthugani Contractors (Pty) Ltd
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Supervise manual and mechanized operations.
- Execute ans achieve daily targets for manual and mechanized silviculture operations and fire protection.
- Manage efficient use of labour to achieve budgeted manpower productivities.
- Execute and monitor the re-establishment program to ensure maximum stocking.
- Supervise vehicle fleet under Thuthugani and monitor efficient fuel utilization and monitor fuel stocks.
- Ensure operations comply with Mondi standards.
- Implement and adhere to OHS Act and the OHS standards of Mondi.
Education
Advanced Diploma in Forestry - Forestry
Fort Cox Agriculture & Forestry Training Institute
Middledrift, Eastern Cape, South Africa 02.2021 - 05.2022
National Diploma in Forestry -
Fort Cox Agriculture & Forestry Training Institute
Middledrift, Eastern Cape, South Africa 02.2015 - 05.2018
Skills
Organizational leadership
Policy enforcement
Analytical thinking
Project management
Problem-solving abilities
Strategic planning
Operations management
Time management abilities
Community association support
Adaptability and flexibility
Personal Information
- ID Number: 940614 5594 081
- Ethnicity: African
- Notice Period: Calendar month
- Gender: Male
- Driving License: Code 10
Other Courses
- Basic firefighting – Initial attack
- Airstrip assistant/bomber crew
Accomplishments
- ICS 100, 200, and 300.
- Basic Firefighting (Level 1 and 2)
Certification
Incident Commander 300 - Veld and Forest fire coordinating.
Timeline
Incident Commander 300 - Veld and Forest fire coordinating.
10-2023
Fire Protection Association Manager
The Greater Stutterheim FPA
09.2023 - Current
Forestry Development Officer
Natal Tanning Extract Company (Pty) Ltd
05.2023 - 08.2023
Mechanized Operations Forester
Siyakhula Forestry Contractors (Pty) Ltd
01.2022 - 04.2023
Advanced Diploma in Forestry - Forestry
Fort Cox Agriculture & Forestry Training Institute
02.2021 - 05.2022
Junior Forester
Arbor-care (Pty) Ltd
07.2019 - 02.2021
Supervisor
Thuthugani Contractors (Pty) Ltd
02.2018 - 06.2019
National Diploma in Forestry -
Fort Cox Agriculture & Forestry Training Institute
02.2015 - 05.2018
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